Principles for Ensuring Equity, Civility and Respect for
All

The Johns Hopkins University is a leader in research,
patient care and education. Our vision is to continue that
leadership by ensuring a university culture that is without
illegal discrimination and embraces both equity and
diversity. We value all members of our community and their
contributions to our mission. We demonstrate that value by
ensuring that:

The Johns Hopkins University
is an environment in which all people behave in a manner
that engenders mutual respect, treating each other with
courtesy and civility regardless of position or status in
the academy. Rude, disrespectful behavior is
unwelcome and will not be tolerated.

Our community is one where we
demonstrate respect for each other; we accept our
individual differences; and we provide opportunities for
everyone to maximize his or her potential. Every
member of our community will be held accountable for
creating a welcoming workplace for all.

Paths to leadership are clear
so that opportunities are not blocked artificially.
Leadership positions are filled from inclusive candidate
pools established by casting wide nets in non-traditional
ways. We will not tolerate exclusion based on gender,
marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national
origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression.

Salary equity is reviewed on a
regular basis. We compensate our employees for the job they
do in a manner that is equitable and rewards excellence in
performance. We will not pay lower salaries to women
and people of color simply because they are women and
people of color.

We support work/life balance
by encouraging flexibility in the workplace; establishing
supportive human resource policies and practices; and
providing employee benefits that encourage healthy work-
and lifestyles. We will not sacrifice the health of
our employees and their families in the pursuit of
excellence.

We hold our community and its individual members
accountable for accomplishing these goals.